Month: January 2024

In Norway, the Medieval Churches, known as “StavKirker” (in Norwegian, “Stav” refers to a type of wooden column, and “Kirker” means church), stand out as iconic structures. They emerged in the 11th century following the country’s conversion to Christianity, reflecting Norwegian expertise in ship carpentry inherited from the Vikings. This expertise transformed wooden construction, innovating woodcraft techniques and turning these buildings into aesthetically significant compositions.

the library’s U-shaped plan by johnston architects features distinct wings, with one housing a workroom and the other a meeting space, surrounding the main reading room.
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One of contemporary architecture’s most pressing challenges is the maturement of a sensibility capable of deciphering the landscape on a local level, offering construction continuity with local traditions as well as the creativity necessary for accommodating new lifestyles. In that sense, Piaba House can be read as a result of a process of cultural archeology in the Chapada da Diamantina and a proposal of contemporary habitability in this landscape. 

One of contemporary architecture’s most pressing challenges is the maturement of a sensibility capable of deciphering the landscape on a local level, offering construction continuity with local traditions as well as the creativity necessary for accommodating new lifestyles. In that sense, Piaba House can be read as a result of a process of cultural archeology in the Chapada da Diamantina and a proposal of contemporary habitability in this landscape. 

Temporary architecture refers to structures that are not permanent, existing only for a specific period. Therefore, it’s something that must be carefully considered in the design process, focusing not only on aesthetics but also on the construction process from start to finish, utilizing limited resources, maximizing its impact, and minimizing disruption to our environment.

with a cruciform plan, the cabin by echo cleverly maximizes its 18.5 sqm space, creating distinct areas for sleeping, washing, eating, and relaxing.
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with a cruciform plan, the cabin by echo cleverly maximizes its 18.5 sqm space, creating distinct areas for sleeping, washing, eating, and relaxing.
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with a cruciform plan, the cabin by echo cleverly maximizes its 18.5 sqm space, creating distinct areas for sleeping, washing, eating, and relaxing.
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